Good Instead of Harm

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

Matthew 5:44 (AMP)
But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek
the best or higher good for] your enemies and
pray for those who persecute you.

Do things God’s way. It’s good for your enemy,
good for you.

 

 

 

 

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Good, Not Harm

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

 

Proverbs 31:12 (NIV)
She brings him good,
not harm,
all the days of her life.

 

Context matters. This verse comes in the context of Proverbs 31’s Wife of Nobel Character. She brings her husband good, not harm all the days not only of his life, but of hers. But . . .

Think. This applies to more than wives and husbands. Shouldn’t we all strive to do good and not harm — to everyone, everyday?

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Give Like God

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

I am greatly blessed. God is good. 

Lord God, may I bless others as You have blessed me.

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Give Freely

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

 

Matthew 10:8 (NIV)
Freely you have received;
freely give.

 

Lord God,
You have given me more than I remember,
more than I need, more than I can hope for.
Everything I call “mine” came from Your hands.
Forgive me for holding on so tightly I cannot let go.
Give me a generous heart and open hands,
in Jesus’ name.

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Give Generously

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

Do you sometimes wonder how much to give?
Here’s one way to look at it.

George Müller is remembered for his giving. He cared for over 10,000 orphans, established over 100 schools offering Christian education to more than 100,000 students. He did all of this without asking anyone for donations. He trusted God to provide.

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Give Cheerfully

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

 

2 Corinthians 9:7 (GNT)
You should each give, then, as you have decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly. 

 

If you can’t give it cheerfully, it’s not a gift. It might be a bribe, or maybe an apology, or a duty, or even a business decision.

Decide to give freely. Cheerfully. And often.

 

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Give Happiness

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

 

I finished packing two Operation Christmas Child boxes. It wasn’t hard.

 

 

I picked out the items over the past few weeks. The check to cover the shipping won’t stress our bank account. A gift that requires so little on my end can bring so much joy on the other end.

Maybe Samaritan’s Purse isn’t your thing. But God is calling you to share some happiness, one way or another.

 

 

Check here more information on Operation Christmas Child.

 

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Pray for the Days to Come

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NIV)
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 

 

Pray “that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” Can’t go wrong praying this for ourselves, no matter who’s in office. It’s equally appropriate to pray for our Christian brothers and sisters living in places of persecution.

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Pray Every Day

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

It’s easy to criticize those in authority.

Pray first. Pray often.

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Pray the Day After

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Shirlee Abbott

 

The day after — no gloating, no whining.

 

 

Lord God, clothe the winners with gratitude and humility. Clothe the losers with grace and goodwill.

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